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Surviving Fall Semester with the Her Campus Survival Kit

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCF chapter.

Is this semester feeling like a bit of a drag? Are you looking for ways to add some excitement to your daily routine? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Mid-semester blues can strike even the most dedicated girl boss, self included. Luckily, I have some good news: the Her Campus Survival Kit is absolutely packed with goodies that can help put a spring back in any collegiette’s step! From planners to face masks and everything in between, there’s plenty to love in the HC Survival Kit this year. Here’s a look at some of the positively perfect products to help you survive fall semester.

Beauty

What better way to start your morning than with a rejuvenating face mask? Freeman Beauty offers tons of affordable options to pamper yourself with, like the Cucumber + Pink Salt or Manuka Honey + Tea Tree Oil Clay Masks! Both will leave you feeling beautiful and ready to take on your busy day of butt-kicking. Add in a L’Oréal Self-Tanning Towlette (my favorite type of bronzer ever) and you can’t go wrong. Better yet, treat yourself and end your day with a Charcoal + Black Sugar Mud Mask!

What goes better with skincare than haircare? Save yourself some time in the morning and break out the dry shampoo! Bed Head has plenty of options to choose from, including Oh Bee Hive! and Dirty Secret. And before you leave, don’t forget to brush those pearly whites! A shining smile is the ultimate accessory to carry around all day. Using Steripods can help make sure that your toothbrush stays clean and minty fresh!

Fashion

When you look good, you feel good! It’s no secret that the perfect outfit can give you that extra boost of confidence to rock your day, but picking out clothes can definitely be time-consuming. Stocking up on some Aéropostale denim can make all the difference! Always on-trend and totally versatile, you can’t go wrong with the perfect pair of jeans. Take it from me — the more washes, the better.

Treats

Getting through a long fall semester day is much easier when you have treats to snack on! I’m currently obsessed with super yummy Hi-Chew candies. Seriously, I keep a handful of them in my backpack at all times! A little treat can go a long way when it comes to getting through a particularly long day. If you’re going to be snacking, make sure you’re staying hydrated too! Dodge the sugary drinks and stick to something all-natural: Spindrift, the first sparkling water made with fresh-squeezed fruit! You get the best of both worlds: all-natural and tasty.

Organization

Staying on top of class assignments, your social life, your work life, and everything else you have going on can be a total pain. Luckily, an absolutely gorgeous Erin Condren Hardbound Life Planner can save the day for you! I’m not afraid to admit I’m obsessed with stationery, and I can honestly say this is one of the prettiest looking planners I’ve ever seen. I mean, rose gold page edges? Are you kidding me?! And guess what? When you use the code HERCAMPUS15, you can get 15% off your order!

If you were feeling totally burnt out because of this semester, I hope you found some solutions with the awesome Her Campus Survival Kit goodies that I mentioned. Above everything else, always make sure you take the time to relax and unwind, especially when the semester gets hectic! And remember – you totally got this.

Nicole is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in advertising/public relations, a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and a minor in writing & rhetoric. She has been involved with Her Campus for four years and served as the editor-in-chief of the UCF chapter for two years. She's a lover of 80s music, horror movies, and the Oxford comma. If she's not hanging out with her cat, Stevie — named after Stevie Nicks for obvious reasons — she's probably at a theme park. If you want to follow her on social media, you can find her on Instagram, Twitter, and at her blog: nicoleelisabeth.com!
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